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“Almost all venture-backed tech founders are dealing with high stress levels, loneliness, and the potential for burnout. – Inc.Africa

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Ameya Upadhyay, Venture Partner and Lisa Mikkelsen,
Head of Global Human Capital
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[Flourish Focus] Zone: How Blockchain Can Redefine the Payment Infrastructure in Africa
Flourish Venture Partner Ameya Upadhyay interviews Obi Emetarom, Co-founder and CEO of Zone, a startup that offers a permissioned, proof-of-authority blockchain that is fully licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria. Zone enables banks and...
Podcasts
naked
[The Future Farm] Emmalyn Shaw on Creating Healthy Founder-Investor Relationships
About the Episode In this episode of the #NAKEDpodcast, hosts Nektarios, Vladimira, and Emmalyn Shaw from Flourish Ventures explore the importance of prioritizing psychological safety in entrepreneurship and venture capital. The discussion centers around how...
News
featured
Opinion: Can VCs and Founders Hustle More Responsibly?
By Emmalyn Shaw and Lisa Mikkelsen for the The Financial Revolutionist (see original article) After two trying years of market over-correction, many fintech founders—even those who built profitable, impactful companies—are nearing a personal breaking point....
Podcasts
featured
[Scaling Impact Capital Podcast] Tilman Ehrbeck on What it Means to be a VC with Purpose
When it comes to improving financial services delivery and outcomes, Flourish believes the key is being soft-hearted but hard-headed. On this podcast, Tilman Ehrbeck discusses the importance of seeking financial health instead of just access...
Blog
media & money
How Mission-Driven Film Directors, Social Media Influencers, and Other Creatives Are Shaping the Narrative for a Fair Financial System
We launched Flourish five years ago with a venture capital business model focused on improving the financial system so it works better for households and small businesses. The majority of our work involves investing in...
Blog
news
Ameya Upadhyay interview in Condia: Tough times don't last—tough startups do
by Andrew Christian of Condia, a leading tech publication in sub-Saharan Africa In an era marked by unprecedented challenges, the landscape on which startups and venture capitalists operate has become more daunting. Economic uncertainty has...
Blog
frontier
The Future of Trust and Transparency in Finance 
Flourish invests in Bluprynt Financial disclosures are vital for transparency, trust, and fairness in the financial system. Clear disclosures help consumers navigate complex financial products. In the U.S., the concept of financial disclosure became prominent...
Blog
blog
Opinion: Successful startups are led by healthy founders
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we’re launching the Flourishing Founders section on our site. At Flourish, we want founders to thrive, along with their companies. The page collects resources for company leaders and...
Blog
founder wellbeing
Brex Co-CEO Reports Burnout and Sparks Debate: What About Founder Mental Health?
Leading a startup to success is a great responsibility. Once the challenge of launching a great idea into the market is overcome, founders start to deal with the common setbacks of running a company, usually...
News
featured
[AVCJ] Flourish Ventures Adds Head of Asia, Plots Ramp-up
Flourish Ventures has named Ravi Kaushik, previously of India’s WaterBridge Ventures, as its Singapore-based regional head. The hire represents a the firm's refocus on Asia for Flourish after a two-year slowdown in activity related to...
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